From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 4/1/14 Kory Versteeg, 30, of Petersburg, the permit holder aboard the F/V Guardian, was convicted of unlawful storage of commercial crab gear. The conviction is a result of an Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Versteeg had illegally stored crab gear before the Tanner and golden king crab season in Frederick Sound. Versteeg was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Showing posts with label crab gear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crab gear. Show all posts
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Two accused of tampering with Dungeness gear
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Tamper with crab gear
On 8/30/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted Richard Richter, 42, and Albert Richter, 73, both of Sitka, after an investigation revealed that on 8/23/13 both men had pulled several Dungeness crab pots in Nakwasina Sound that did not belong to them. Troopers in Sitka receive numerous complaints every year from citizens about having their shellfish gear pulled without their permission. Both men were issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court and answer to a charge of tampering with shellfish gear, a misdemeanor.
Location: Sitka
Type: Tamper with crab gear
On 8/30/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted Richard Richter, 42, and Albert Richter, 73, both of Sitka, after an investigation revealed that on 8/23/13 both men had pulled several Dungeness crab pots in Nakwasina Sound that did not belong to them. Troopers in Sitka receive numerous complaints every year from citizens about having their shellfish gear pulled without their permission. Both men were issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court and answer to a charge of tampering with shellfish gear, a misdemeanor.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
King salmon used as crab bait, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Personal use shellfish violations
On 8/31/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, inspected gear in the Peril Strait area. Investigation revealed that multiple pots being fished by Dan K. Coffey, 67, of Anchorage, did not comply with biodegradable escape mechanism requirements, and that Coffey was using edible portions of king salmon as crab bait. Coffey was cited for one count of no biodegradable escape mechanism, with bail set at $110. He also was issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court on the charge of using sport-caught king salmon as bait.
Note: Coffey is a former chairman of the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
Location: Sitka
Type: Personal use shellfish violations
On 8/31/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, inspected gear in the Peril Strait area. Investigation revealed that multiple pots being fished by Dan K. Coffey, 67, of Anchorage, did not comply with biodegradable escape mechanism requirements, and that Coffey was using edible portions of king salmon as crab bait. Coffey was cited for one count of no biodegradable escape mechanism, with bail set at $110. He also was issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court on the charge of using sport-caught king salmon as bait.
Note: Coffey is a former chairman of the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Troopers seize Dungeness gear near Petersburg
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg, Duncan Canal
Type: Dungeness violations
On 8/23/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers onboard the P/V Enforcer inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear inside of Duncan Canal after the area closed to Dungeness fishing at 1159 hours on 8/15/12. As a result, AWT seized gear either stored illegally or illegally fishing during a closed season. Investigations continue.
Location: Petersburg, Duncan Canal
Type: Dungeness violations
On 8/23/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers onboard the P/V Enforcer inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear inside of Duncan Canal after the area closed to Dungeness fishing at 1159 hours on 8/15/12. As a result, AWT seized gear either stored illegally or illegally fishing during a closed season. Investigations continue.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Crabber fined $500 for pot storage violation
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Illegal storage of crab pots
On 11/16/11 Ben Gross, 38, of Wasilla, pled no contest in Juneau District Court to one count of illegal storage of a commercial Tanner crab pot. The gear was initially inspected and seized as part of a P/V Enforcer mission inside of Seymour Canal on 10/8/11. Gross was fined $500 and will be on probation for one year.
Location: Juneau
Type: Illegal storage of crab pots
On 11/16/11 Ben Gross, 38, of Wasilla, pled no contest in Juneau District Court to one count of illegal storage of a commercial Tanner crab pot. The gear was initially inspected and seized as part of a P/V Enforcer mission inside of Seymour Canal on 10/8/11. Gross was fined $500 and will be on probation for one year.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Sitka Dungeness crabber cited over tender use
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka, Hoonah Sound
Type: Operate commercial Dungeness gear from tender
On 9/13/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited David A. Coleman, 53, of Sitka, for operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from a tender. Previous investigation and observations revealed Coleman was using two vessels to operate commercial Dungeness gear with one of the vessels being registered as a tender for Dungeness. Arraignment set for 9/27/11 in Sitka District Court.
Location: Sitka, Hoonah Sound
Type: Operate commercial Dungeness gear from tender
On 9/13/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited David A. Coleman, 53, of Sitka, for operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from a tender. Previous investigation and observations revealed Coleman was using two vessels to operate commercial Dungeness gear with one of the vessels being registered as a tender for Dungeness. Arraignment set for 9/27/11 in Sitka District Court.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Troubles mount for jailed Petersburg crabber
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau, Lemon Creek Correctional Center
Type: Crabbing closed season, unlawful gear
On 7/2/11 James R. Seymour, 35, of Petersburg, was charged with one count of commercial king crabbing in a closed season and one count of operating illegal gear. Seymour was served the summons at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau after he had been arrested earlier in the day for failing to appear in court regarding charges of illegally storing commercial crab gear. In addition to the most current charges, Seymour has five prior convictions since 2008 for commercial crab violations.
Location: Juneau, Lemon Creek Correctional Center
Type: Crabbing closed season, unlawful gear
On 7/2/11 James R. Seymour, 35, of Petersburg, was charged with one count of commercial king crabbing in a closed season and one count of operating illegal gear. Seymour was served the summons at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau after he had been arrested earlier in the day for failing to appear in court regarding charges of illegally storing commercial crab gear. In addition to the most current charges, Seymour has five prior convictions since 2008 for commercial crab violations.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Petersburg crabber arrested after court no-show
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau, Douglas Harbor
Type: Warrant arrest
On 7/2/11 at 1045 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Juneau arrested James R. Seymour, 35, of Petersburg, for failing to appear for a 6/30/11 court appearance on an original charge of illegal storage of commercial crab gear. Seymour was remanded to the Lemon Creek Correctional Center with a $4,000 bail.
Location: Juneau, Douglas Harbor
Type: Warrant arrest
On 7/2/11 at 1045 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Juneau arrested James R. Seymour, 35, of Petersburg, for failing to appear for a 6/30/11 court appearance on an original charge of illegal storage of commercial crab gear. Seymour was remanded to the Lemon Creek Correctional Center with a $4,000 bail.
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